Teacher Assistant ANAnimation : Principles

Title: Teaching Assistant for AN220-2 Animation I:
Principles

Department: Animation

Hours Needed Each Week: 8-9 hours per week

Expected Duration of the Job: Fall 2026

Pay: $16 per hour

Summary: Must be available Tuesday/Thursday 8:20am-11am during the semester with 5-10 hours of planning before the start of the semester. Work with the Faculty with the delivery of the course content and assisting students with assignments as needed. Prepare the instructional space for classes on a weekly basis, making sure the necessary course materials are prepared, the classroom is organized and set-up for instruction;

clean-up classroom space and materials as needed at end of class. Help prepare and manage the course Discord and other course materials.

Required Qualifications:

Uphold a professional and respectful demeanor

Must be a junior or senior, 3.0 or higher GPA

Must have previously taken Animation I:
Principles

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Serve as a secondary teaching instructor in class, TA must be available during the class meeting times
• Assist a faculty member with teaching-related tasks
• Prepare course materials and classroom set up prior to class meetings
• Uphold a professional and responsible demeanor
• Assist with demos and hands on activities
• Be a resource for students outside of class (peer to peer tutoring style)
• Assist in maintaining the course canvas site
• Potentially substitute if faculty is absent from the course
• Attend TA workshops throughout the semester

Learning Outcomes: Employee will be able to…

• Work independently and on a deadline.
• Work under occasional time constraints.
• Proactively seek and embrace development opportunities, seek opportunities to learn.
• Communicate clearly and organize their thoughts so others can understand.
• Serve as a role model to others by approaching tasks with confidence, a positive attitude, and trust.
• Exhibit professionalism (dependability, meeting and exceeding goals, dedication toward a good job).
• Collaborate with others to achieve common goals.
• Use technology to improve efficiency and productivity of work.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Indoors, at a computer. Walking around the classroom to speak with students at their desks. Otherwise, not physically strenuous.

Number of Position: 1

Contact Person: Hannah O’Neal (hannah.oneal)